For Canadian businesses using Odoo, shipping operations often become a bottleneck. While Odoo supports international carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL out of the box, it does not include a native Purolator integration.
For companies shipping primarily within Canada, this creates unnecessary friction. Staff must manually enter shipment details, generate labels outside the system, and update tracking information by hand. This increases errors, slows fulfillment, and frustrates customers. Additionally, if you're shipping within Canada, Purolator often offers better rates and faster delivery times than international carriers.
Our Purolator Shipping Integration for Odoo solves this problem. The module connects Odoo directly to Purolator’s official API and enables real-time rate quotes, automated label creation, tracking synchronization, and streamlined warehouse operations. Everything happens inside Odoo.
Why Purolator Integration Matters for Canadian Businesses
Purolator is one of Canada’s leading domestic carriers, known for reliable coast-to-coast delivery and competitive pricing. For businesses that ship mainly within Canada, integrating Purolator into Odoo improves both cost efficiency and operational speed.
Better Rates for Canadians
Purolator often offers more competitive pricing than international carriers for Canadian shipments. Many businesses see savings of 15 to 30 percent, particularly for cross-province deliveries.
Faster Delivery Across Canada
Because Purolator’s network is optimized for Canadian routes, domestic shipments often arrive faster compared to carriers that route through US hubs.
Eliminate Manual Work
Without integration, staff waste hours manually entering shipping data, printing labels, and updating tracking numbers. Automation saves 10-15 hours per week in busy warehouses.
Improve Customer Experience
Tracking numbers automatically sync with sales orders and customer notifications. Customers receive accurate updates, reducing “Where is my order?” support inquiries.
Purolator Odoo Module Features
This integration brings enterprise-level Canadian shipping capabilities directly into Odoo.
Core Features
Real-Time Rate Calculation
Odoo retrieves live shipping rates from Purolator based on weight, dimensions, origin, and destination. Multiple service levels are available for selection, including Express and Ground.
Automated Label Generation
- PDF format for desktop printers
- ZPL format for Zebra thermal printers
- EPL format for Eltron printers
No duplicate data entry is required.
Tracking and Cancellation Sync
Tracking numbers automatically populate sales orders and delivery orders. Shipments can be cancelled directly inside Odoo before pickup. Tracking numbers and charges are automatically cleared.
Canadian Address Validation
The module properly parses Canadian provinces, postal codes, and phone number formats to reduce delivery errors.
Technical Capabilities
SOAP/WSDL Integration
Built on Purolator's official SOAP API using the zeep Python library. Follows enterprise security standards with dual-layer authentication (HTTP Basic Auth + SOAP headers).
Debug & Troubleshooting
Built-in debug logging for SOAP requests and responses. Detailed error messages with actionable solutions. Comprehensive troubleshooting documentation included.
Getting Started
Purolator Account Setup:
If you don't have a Purolator business account yet:
- Visit purolator.com and sign up for a business account
- Contact Purolator to request API access (Development Support)
- Receive your API credentials (Production Key, Password, Billing Account)
- Test with Purolator's test environment before going live
One-Time Setup
Install the module
Enter your Purolator API credentials
Select your default service level and label format
Once configured, the system is ready for daily use.
Daily Workflow (Automated):
- Customer places order → Odoo automatically fetches real-time Purolator rates
- Validate delivery → Click "Validate" on the delivery order
- Label prints automatically → Shipping label downloads (or prints to thermal printer)
- Tracking updates → Customer receives email with Purolator tracking number
- If needed, cancel shipment → One-click cancellation before pickup
Conclusion
For Canadian businesses running Odoo, our Purolator integration removes shipping bottlenecks and replaces manual processes with automation.
With real-time rates, automated labels, synchronized tracking, and full service-level support, you gain a reliable Canadian shipping solution built directly into your ERP.
If your company ships within Canada and wants to improve operational efficiency, Purolator integration for Odoo is a strategic investment.
Contact our team to learn more about implementation and pricing.